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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many pool tables did Manny's dad's favorite pool hall have?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Four.

2. What did Manuel use to hit Manny and Nardo at the wake to stop them from wrestling each other?
(a) His belt.
(b) A plate.
(c) A wooden spoon.
(d) His shoe.

3. What did Manny say was the true reason Rebecca had gone to Sophie's to get her hair done?
(a) Because she wanted to talk to Sophie about taking care of Pedi for a few weeks while she tried to repair her marriage.
(b) Because she wanted to let herself cool down before she talked to Manuel.
(c) Because she wanted to pretty herself up since she felt terrible about embarrassing Manuel.
(d) Because she wanted to talk to Sophie about how she could leave Manuel without getting hurt.

4. When she did not have enough money to buy a new dress for the funeral, what did Rebecca buy instead with the little money she had?
(a) New shoes for Manuel.
(b) Sweet bread, fried tortillas, and sweet potatoes.
(c) A pinata.
(d) A new scarf.

5. Why did Nardo get fired from his busboy job?
(a) He danced with a guest.
(b) He dated the boss's daughter without permission.
(c) He broke some dishes.
(d) He came late too many times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feature did Grandma Rosa say that each of her neighbors' houses had sported before they had all moved away to have their houses torn down?

2. Why did Rebecca keep looking back over her shoulder when she was taking Manny home from the pool hall?

3. Who tried to buy Manuel a drink after Rebecca found Manuel's hiding place?

4. What item did Manny have his eye on that caused him to want to work in the fields to earn money?

5. What did the Garcia brothers have in their hands when they were chasing the dog?

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